Illness and Death
On 2 July 2009, Stynes held a media conference to inform the public that he had developed cancer. A lump in his back was shown to be melanoma and tests revealed that his cancer had metastasised. Stynes intended to make clear that he is not stepping down from his role as President of the Melbourne Football Club but instead just taking a break to seek treatment. On 4 April 2010 it was revealed that his condition had worsened and three days later he had surgery for brain metastasis. Stynes continued to work during his treatment and participated in the filming of a television documentary about his life and his battle with cancer "Every Heart Beats True" produced by friends Jules Lund and Reach co-founder Paul Currie which aired on September 2010 on the Nine Network.
Stynes died at his St Kilda home on 20 March 2012, aged 45. He was cremated, and his ashes were scattered at a "treasured spot" he chose before he died.
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